The issue does not affect vBulletin 3.x.

To improve the security of your vBulletin 4 installation please download the patch from the members area of vBulletin: http://members.vbulletin.com/
We recommend you install this security patch as soon as possible.

The upgrade process is the same as previous patch level releases – simply download the patch from the Members’ Area, extract the files and upload to your webserver, overwriting the existing files. There is no upgrade script required.

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Pre-requisites for Linux

Clean OS installation.

You will need the drive partitioned to acceptable specifications for Plesk. The following is the recommended partitioning configuration:

/boot 100 MB
/swap 2GB
/ 10 GB
/var Rest of drive space

Step1. Installation of the Plesk control panel.

There are 2 different packages for each Linux distribution, the full installer and the auto installer. We recommend using the auto installer as it take less time to download as it will only download the packages you need.

CentOS 4.x Autoinstaller – Here
CentOS 4.x 64bit Autoinstaller – Here
CentOS 5.x Autoinstaller – Here
CentOS 5.x 64bit Autoinstaller – Here

To download the package you will need to login to the server as root and issue the following commands (with adjustments made for the proper packaging for your distribution)

To download the Plesk installation package you will need to type (This is for CentOS 5.x 32 bit)

Once this has been downloaded, you will need to chmod the package to execute as the default permissions will not allow this: type >> chmod +x parallels_installer_v3.3.2_build080710.09_os_CentOS_5_i386 and hit >> enter

To execute the installation script do the following type >> ./parallels_installer_v3.3.2_build080710.09_os_CentOS_5_i386 and hit >>  enter

This will bring up a important notes. To move beyond this hit >> enter

The next window will be the installation sourceselection menu. Since we will be installing from the plesk server we will leave this as the default and hit >> enter

The next menu is options for a proxy if this is in use, if not you can hit >> enter for defaults.

The next menu will ask you for the desired product versions you wish to have installed. For this install we will use only plesk. To select Plesk type >> 1 and then hit >> enter.

This will bring up a sub menu that gives you the choice of what version of the plesk install you would like. By default it will go to the lowest version available.

To select the most recent version (as of this writing) Plesk 8.6.0 type >> 6 and then hit >> enter

The next menu to come up will be the installation type menu.

I would recommend using the custom menu as using the typical or full option will generally exceed the Plesk licenses we offer by default (such as exceeding licensing packs etc.) So we will type >> 3 and then hit >>enter

Below is a typical setup for a custom install that will work with a default Plesk license. You can change this to fit your requirements as needed or required by your licensing type. Once you have selected what is needed hit >>enter

The next menu is the preparation for system product installation. This menu will explain how many packages will be needed by your system and you can browse what packages are to be installed. To continue past this screen hit >> enter.

The final menu will go over available disk space to ensure your system meets the minimum requirements. To proceed past this screen hit >> enter.

The installation is now underway. Keep in mind that installation times can vary due to network latency on the Plesk installation mirrors. You will see many packages install but thereis no progress indicator. Once the process is complete a message will be displayed that says “Packages were installed successfully.”

Your Plesk for Linux control panel is now ready to use

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Recently we our operation team found that accounts that are running Joomla and WordPress applications are being hacked. Most start with an automated scanner tool that scans for specific versions of Joomla and specific extensions versions. (Same with wordpress and others) Once vulnerabilities are identified then one of the below is used to gain access.

Here’s the main cause of it:

The _MACOSX folder is automatically generated when files are zipped on an Apple computer. Because the use of Mac you will find them after unzipping your downloaded Zip-archive on a Windows PC. Simply forget about this folder. You don´t need it.

Whats with __MACOSX in Zip files?

Recently people are using Mac’s for development these days. Most core developers from some of the leading web frameworks use Mac as their primary development platform. Several plugin and theme authors for WordPress also develop on Mac. This is good thing but also has side effects of this development.

The easiest way to archive something on Mac is to right click on directory of choice in Finder and select “Archive as…”. This creates a Zip file, which then the developer can distribute to users. After this procedure another folder suspiciously named”%%__MACOSX%%” gets created at the root of Zip archive. Bellow is an example:

==================================================================

/funvilla/wp-content/oqey_gallery/skins/__MACOSX

/images/stories/Halloween/__MACOSX

/wp-content/plugins/uBillboard/__MACOSX

/public_html/tmp/install_4a5e043578f85/__MACOSX

==================================================================

This folder contains other things, thumbnail for images in the original archive. These kind of unwanted undesirable things are really not necessary. It’s okay, try to keep cool. Bellow we are presenting a systematic analysis of what Mac OSX does is wrong, stupid and unnecessary:

In WordPress themes directory, if each theme starts creating its own”%%__MACOSX%%” folder, then themes directory would soon get crowded with useless garbage. This, creating an entire tree structure in the archive just breaks things in more ways. Example: each WordPress theme starts creating”%%__MACOSX%%” folders in the root of the archive. As a result the new theme will also try to extract in the”%%__MACOSX%%” folder. Not only this, some programs like Gallery ( Joomla ) also have the ability to load plugins/images directly from Zip files. Hence, people end up with unwanted images, themes and plugins in setup. This might just break the installation. Again, one did not explicitly create that folder. If someone creates a virus, that just modifies the default zip program on Mac to sneak in malicious payload via the”%%__MACOSX%%” folders in any new Zip archives, it’s a security risk.

This way we encountered that all the data inside”%%__MACOSX%%” folder is created from directory itself. No external information is used / needed. Think why anyone would ever need such new folder. The zip file has been produced on a system running Mac OSX, they’re irrelevant files (mac filesystem metadata) one can just delete the directory.

Next, we also encountered the Vulnerability Found in timthumb.php

We found a vulnerability in a popular image resizing library called TimThumb, used in many WordPress and Joomla themes and plugins. This allows one ( HACKER ) to upload and execute despotic PHP code in the TimThumb cache directory. Once, PHP code is uploaded and executed, any site can be compromised as per the HACKER.
We strongly recommend deleting timthumb.php / thumb.php / createthumb.php / showthumb.php / class.img2thumb.php / action.changethumb.php like file from the account. If the file exists in a theme or plugin that you’re no longer using you may want to remove the entire theme or plugin directory.
Still, one wish to use the TimThumb, then make sure to update the file the latest version and remember to check the TimThumb site regularly for updates. One should also set ALLOW_EXTERNAL to false and find the $allowedSites array inside the file and remove the domain names to prevent remote file downloading.

Please make sure it is as follows:

define( ‘ALLOW_EXTERNAL’, false );

Then make changes as following:

$allowedSites = array (

        'flickr.com',

        'picasa.com',

        'img.youtube.com',

        'upload.wikimedia.org',

);

Change it to look like bellow:

$allowedSites = array();

Always be sure to use the built-in WordPress functions for Themes and Plugins such as: add_image_size to resize images.

Kind Regards,
Daniel Smith
Level II Support Department
http://www.WebHost.Uk.Net
http://www.WebHosting.Uk.Net
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Has been released.

An additional flaw within a side query that is used in the search UI has recently been discovered. This is further to a previous patch that was issued. This flaw may enable malicious individuals to inject sql that would allow you to run arbitrary queries on the db via this exploit. To resolve this issue, it has been necessary to release a patch level version on all versions of vBulletin 4.X. The issue does not affect vBulletin 3.X to the best of our knowledge. We are not aware of a website that has been compromised by this flaw.

The upgrade process is the same as previous patch level releases – simply download the patch from the Members Area, extract the files and upload to your webserver, overwriting the existing files. There is no upgrade script required.

As with all security-based releases, we recommend that all customers upgrade as soon as possible in order to prevent any potential damage resulting from the flaw being exploited.

Upgrading from 4.X

If you are already running 4.X, the process you will be required to follow to make your board immune to this flaw is very simple.

Visit the Patches section of the vBulletin Members’ Area and download the patch for the version you are using, then extract the files from the archive you downloaded, then upload the files to your board via FTP etc., overwriting the existing files. This will update your version to the PL release.

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This release is available for upgrade through the Connect Manager, by download or via SVN. Instructions for installation using the Connect Manager are below.

As this is a Release Candidate we highly encourage extension developers to update their extensions to be compatible with this release.

Some of the key new features in this release include:

* Minimum Advertised Price (MAP Pricing)
* Persistent Shopping Across Devices and Browsers
* Enhanced Order Payment Action for PayPal Express Checkout
* And much more…

To see a full list of features and fixed issues please visit our release notes page. Diff files are available here.

Please report all issues with this release in the bug tracker.

Instruction on upgrading from Magento 1.5.1.0 to this preview of 1.6 using the Connect Manager are as follows:

1. Open Magento Connect Manager by navigating to System > Magento Connect > Magento Connect Manager.
2. Enter your Username and Password that you use to log in to the Admin Panel
3. In Magento Connect Manager, click Check for Upgrades in the Manage Existing Extensions fieldset.
4. When the search for upgrades is complete, the “Upgrade to 1.5.1.0.1” will be listed in the Available column for the Mage_All_Latest package.
5. In the Actions column for the Mage_All_Latest package, select “Upgrade to 1.5.1.0.1” and click Commit Changes.
6. Make sure that package upgrades are successfully installed by viewing the console messages below.
7. Click the refresh button below the console window.
8. Go to the Settings tab at the top of the MCM window.
9. In the Preferred State drop-down field, select Beta.
10. Click Save Settings.
11. Go back to the Extensions tab.
12. In the Manage Existing Extensions fieldset, click Check for Upgrades.
13. In the Actions column for the Mage_All_Latest package, select “Upgrade to 1.6.0.0-rc2 (beta)” and click Commit Changes.
14. Make sure that package upgrades are successfully installed by viewing the console messages.
15. Click the refresh button below the console window.
16. Close the MCM window and refresh your frontend. Your system is now upgraded to version preview 1.6.0.0.

Note that if you recieve a Service Temporarily Unavailable page after refreshing the frontend, you will need to open the Magento installation directory on the server and remove the maintenance.flag file. Then go to Magento var directory and remove the cache directory.  This will take care of the issue.

If you want something that is worth your money, then you should point out something that will help your business to grow. All businessmen are making their money are well secured and safe for their business to become successful. Its okey to save money, but when it comes to the needs of your business. you need to know when and how to spend it.

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You need to make sure that your business website has a service that is high in quality, because thats what will help you grow online and make money from.Since you are choosing a company that is a bit expensive , you should then expect a high quality service. Of course the cost of the hosting company is not just the bases if it a excellent one or not, you need to check the history of the company for you to be able to know if investing your money in this company is worth it or not . For this you can check reviews of the company on Web Hosting forums, Web Hosting review sites etc. A excellent hosting provider will usually look at your business as their asset which is good, because it only means that your business is vital to them as well.You should also make sure that your hosting provider are using latest hosting technologies, for your to make sure that your business is always updated.

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So you would like to get into the lucrative business of being a web hosting provider. Welcome to the club. There are many companies and individuals trying to break into the web hosting resellers market today. Reselling web hosting services offers you the ability to start your own internet-based business selling web space, but without the hassles or monetary expense of managing your own equipment.

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In addition to deciding on what it is you wish to offer, the next step is to consider how you want to offer it. Many resellers offer different flavors of reseller hosting. Here are a couple of the more common varieties:

• Agent Partners – This is when you become a “partner” with a web host, and resell their services. It is your job to find the customers, and when they sign up they become customers of your web host. You earn a recurring commission on the services they purchase. It is well known that you are not the actual hosting provider, just a partner.

• Private Label – If you would like your customers to believe that you are the actual provider, or do not wish for them to know whose services you resell then this is the option for you. The actual provider will supply you with the information you need and the appropriate tools to transparently offer their services as your own. It is not common knowledge that you are a reseller or whose services you resell.

Once you have decided who you will cater to and what kind of image you would like to portray, the next step would be to begin to research hosting providers who can accommodate your wishes. For example, if you wish to offer services for ASP developers, you will need to find a hosting provider who offers windows-based hosting and who can offer the reseller program you desire.

Selecting a provider may not be as simple as it sounds. There are many hosts available to choose from, some better than others. It is highly recommended that you find some references from the ones that match your intentions, to help narrow down your selection.

Once you have selected a provider you need to decide what you want your website to consist of. If you are skilled in web design, then you have an edge in this arena. Most do not, however, and need to employ web designers to build their site for them.

By becoming familiar with the options available by your provider, and by researching other web reseller’s websites, you can build a site map of how your web site should be architected. If you will be having a web design firm handle creation of the website for you, this is imperative if you would like receive an all-inclusive quote.

Be sure you know what it is you want from your designer. Some of them will offer services such as logo design and banner ad creation, as well. Ask for example work and references. It is also helpful if your designer has experience with web hosting sites. First impressions are everything when it comes to web hosting customers, so this is very important. You want to make sure to select a firm that can deliver what it is you need, with professional quality and at a fair price.

Once your site it created, your final step is advertising. You can have a professionally designed website and outstanding hosting plans to sell, but without proper advertising your potential customers will never know you exist. There are many ways to advertise on the internet. These include submitting your website to search engines, doing direct advertising with select web sites, and banner advertising with different exchanges. You will need to weigh the benefits of each along with your budget.

By following the above guidelines, you should be well on your way to a constructive and profitable web hosting venture. This is not to say that these guidelines are a sure-fire way to become an instant success. Any successful business requires effort and dedication. But by taking these guidelines and applying the right amount of good old-fashioned hard work and determination, you have the makings of lucrative venture.

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